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Wanna have an international representation,so please sent us via e-mail (your cv,photoshooting,showreel if you have it,links of your professional work  and an inspiring letter).If we find an interest we will get you back,if not,don't worry,we will forward your documents to other seroios talent companies that are part of cooperational interests.

Why?

You've heard the old saying: You can't get a job without having an agent, and you can't get an agent without having the job. While that adage may be true in the major markets like in US,GB or other EU Countries,Australia,Asia a legitimate agent will want some kind of qualifications before accepting you into their talent pool, but getting represented in Prishtina,Istambul or Skopje or even in London ,LA or New York  is not nearly the daunting task that it is in the major markets.

Let's start from the beginning.

If you don't have an agent and you want to go to the next level in your acting career, you need representation. There are auditions every week because of our connections with world casting agencies and talent agency, that most actors never hear about,especially in Balkan Countries. They are not listed on the message boards, newsgroups or email newsletters, and they are almost always for paid work. They are for television commercials, training videos, radio spots, even cable television shows and yes, feature films.

It goes like this:

The producer of a project, be it radio commercials to major feature films, will hire a casting director to help them cast the project. This casting director will be given a list of roles needed to fill, and then will go about searching for actors to bring in to an audition. The easiest way to do that is by going through the talent lists the agents keep on file. The casting directors will surely brainstorm and think of actors they have seen in plays, in commercials and in classes, etc.-- I always consider unrepresented talent I happen to know. 

But it is faster, easier and more convenient to go through the legitimate agents and agents that has connections. If the casting director selects you for the audition, the agent will give you a call and notify you of the time. They will also almost always provide you with a copy of the audition script beforehand. You will then audition for the casting director and maybe even the producer or director. Following that, the producer will make his or her decision on which actors will appear in the project; some of those decisions are based on the casting director's recommendations. If you are chosen, your agent will contact you with the necessary details. They will also bill the producer for you work.

Only then does the legitimate agent receive compensation. Only then. Their fee for doing this task will be a previously agreed-upon percentage of the pay you received.

Remember this: An agent is only paid a percentage of the pay you received from an audition they got you. That's it.

 

So how do you find this agent?


One agent charges you to appear on their website a website that (and I quote) Steven Spielberg was using last week to find people for his new movie.Please. Like Steven Spielberg has nothing better to do than to troll the internet trying to find someone, anyone to be in his next movie. He's that hard up. Are they serious? Anybody that believes that is also probably waiting for Bill Gates to send money for forwarding those emails.

You have to apply,ask for representation to Balkan Casting and Talent Agency.If they needs you,they call you.If they dont answer for four weeks or one month,that remember,nowtime they don't need you.After two month,ask again for representation.

Agents websites should be free. It's their marketing tool.

A good rule of thumb is this: A legitimate agent is only paid a percentage of the work they got you. Do I need to say it again? A legitimate agent is only paid a percentage of the work they got you.Remeber,the unserious Talent Agency that dont has a representation prospect that shows you how to apply for representation to their Agency,is not the correct one,other words,not a serious one.

The squeaky wheel gets the oil.

Agents, sometimes have huge rosters of talent in their stables. It is very easy for an actor to fall through the cracks. Remind them you are there and are taking your career seriously. Be proactive. Check in with them at least once a month. There are several ways to check in, by the way, to cleverly mask the overtly obvious real purpose to tell them you're still there and waiting for a call.

  • -Drop by with updated resumes (listing a new class you took, a new role you performed, the massive weight you lost, or the latest play in which you appeared).

  • -Drop by with updated headshots.

  • -Send your agent a birthday card.

  • -Remember your agent at Christmas.

  • -Volunteer an afternoon to help them get their office organized.

  • -Offer to take your agent to lunch at least once a year.

  • -Offer free tickets to your latest play or film festival screening.

And do the same for your local Casting Directors.

 

But be careful. The squeaky wheel may get the oil.
BUT THE NOISY WHEEL GETS REPLACED


A little squeak can go a long way. Everything is good in moderation. Be very careful not to be an annoyance and overstay your welcome.
We mentioned above the notion of being easy to help. Do not confuse that with being needy for help. How do you know the difference?
Are you going overboard in nagging the agent or casting director about upcoming work? Are you checking in too often? Are you calling them at home or on weekends?
Don't forget to respect their time both personally and professionally. Do not call after business hours or on weekends. Do not track them down at home. Do not make demands on their time to call you back. If you need a question answered, make sure the question is short and requires a short answer. The longer the answer, the longer it may take for them to get back to you. Respect that they are busy individuals and that every actor is asking the same of them.
More simply, look at it this way: who do you like to help and why? Do they make demands on your time? Are they constantly in need of your help and unable to perform work on their own? Do they ask you to perform beyond the call of duty? Do they offer no help in return? I bet the answer is no.
Be available, be courteous, be professional, follow the rules and be likable. And like any good party guest, leave them wanting more.

Here are some reminders to help you avoid talent and modeling scams:

1. There’s no harm in someone teaching acting classes or selling headshots, as long as that’s what they are advertising. If you thought you were going to an audition or a meeting to discuss representation, but the conversation is all about you buying something, that is a bait-and-switch!

2. Some casting calls may be “no experience necessary,” but they should be exactly that: a casting call. You come in, fill out some paperwork, get your photo taken, and are perhaps recorded on video. They’ll call if they decide to hire you. No one tries to sell you anything, and there’s no fee to audition.

3. Reputable model and talent agencies are highly selective. If you show up and they are immediately willing to sign you regardless of your experience or suitability, question their motives—especially if they ask for money.

4. Bona fide agencies don’t require you to take their classes or use their photographer. They may provide a list of recommended coaches or photographers in your area, but they should not pressure you to use a specific one, or try to sell you something in their agency agreement.

5. Legitimate agents make a commission off the gigs they find for you. If they engage in hard-sell techniques for classes, photos, contests or representation, beware. That’s how they’re making their money, not by finding you work.

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